Pressman
Pressman supports all phases of production by assisting the pressman and following all SOPs for operation and maintenance of the printing press while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.
Position Responsibilities:
- Review job ticket and check for special instructions
- Verify that ink and paper match specifications exactly
- Set up ink fountains, feeder, delivery and hang plates
- Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching
- Obtain supervisor’s approval to run job
- Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset
- Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, ghosting, poor ink trapping, register, etc.; correct deficiencies and monitor safe press operations including proper guarding
- Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed
- Effectively communicate with crew and supervisors
- Train press operators in printing competencies; enforce SOPs, (standard operating procedures) for the department, assist operators as necessary
- Increase production flexibility by cross training operators during press set-up and printing operations
- Develop work improvements and procedures; solve problems as needed; report necessary repairs, recommend equipment needs to Supervisor/ Press Manager;
- Perform maintenance and housekeeping functions
- Report time and production results accurately
- Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures including but not limited to, following all guidelines for machine guarding, the proper handling of hazardous waste, following lock out-tag out procedures and complying with the use of personal protective equipment, such as, hearing protection, gloves and steel toe shoes
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift
- Ability to lift 30 – 60 pounds
- May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
- Must be able to pass color differentiation test and maintain that capability
Position Skills:
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- High levels of attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team
- Minimum (3) years prior press operator experience
- Technical training with printing concentration preferred
Please send job title in the subjet line with your resume, and coverletter and any additional information to hrtv@phoenixcolor.com